Pegasus Bay Winery

★★★★

Overview/introduction

This magnificent country garden is nestled in the Waipara Valley wine region, 45 minutes north of Christchurch.  Set against a backdrop of an architecturally designed, working winery, tasting room and Deli. Expansive lawns sweep down to lakes and red Japanese bridges. Take time to wander, feed the eels or just sit and relax.

Standing at the top of the amphitheatre, the view of the Golden Pines, Pencil Pines and distant hills is magnificent.  In Spring flowering Cherry trees, Magnolias, Rhododendrons, Camellias and Daffodils abound. Wisteria cascades over pergolas.  Summer is a riot of colour in the long border, filled with roses, multi-coloured dahlias and perennials, framed by Buxus hedges and topiaries.  Hydrangeas and hostas are favourites.  Autumn is a tapestry of gold, orange and red on the many deciduous trees.  Winter highlights the different foliage especially in the native, oriental and conifer gardens and the dark green topiaries contrast well with the curving silver hedges.

Garden features:

  • Sweeping lawns and amphitheatre

  • Lakes and four red Japanese bridges

  • Rhododendron dell

  • Eel feeding

  • Rare conifer collection including cloud pruning (Niwaki)

  • Iceberg rose walkway

  • Short native bush-walk

  • Donaldson Family Pou (Māori Carving)

  • Formal herb garden

  • Laburnum walk

  • Buxus topiaries

  • Rose and dahlia garden

  • Parterre coloured gardens

  • Original French water fountains

  • Sculptures

 

 

Facilities and Amenities

 
  • Children Welcome

    Mini Deli and Cellar Door open Thursday - Monday

    Gardens open 7 days ( no food or drink on Tuesdays and Wednesdays )

    Tour Guide available for groups on weekdays (subject to availability ) - please book this in advance

  • Mini Deli and Cellar Door open Thursday- Monday 10 am -5 pm (check website for details )

    Tour Guide available weekdays (subject to availability )- please book in advance

  • Pegasus Bay Winery

    263 Stockgrove Road,

    Amberley. North Canterbury

    Email: belinda@pegasusbay.com

    www.pegasusbay.com

 
 
 
 

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